Cafe Society charms Woody Allen fans

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Movie Title:       Cafe Society Grade:   B Rating:   PG-13, 85 minutes In a Nutshell:  Woody Allen is a master at quirky characters and conversations.  In this dark comedy about love, regret, and existentialism, old Hollywood and Manhattan glamour drip … Continued

Florence Foster Jenkins reminds us AGAIN why we adore Meryl Streep

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Movie Title:   Florence Foster Jenkins Grade:  B Rating: PG-13, 110 minutes In a Nutshell:  This period dramedy spotlights a brilliant and ever talented Meryl Streep, although this film won’t be everyone’s cup of tea.   I can really relate to Florence, … Continued

The Secret Life of Pets is fuzzy fun

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Movie Title:      The Secret Life of Pets    Grade:  A- Rating: PG, 90 minutes   In a Nutshell:  This high energy family flick by Universal and Illumination is colorful and fun for all ages.   Directed by Yarrow Cheney and Chris … Continued

Newest Ben-Hur movie is half the length of Charlton Heston’s Oscar-winning film

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Movie Title: Ben Hur    Grade:   B- Rating:  PG-13, 124 minutes In a Nutshell:   I grew up watching the 1959 Oscar-winning original every Easter when it would play on TV.     As a Christian, I’m always grateful to see religious-based … Continued

Nerve has more suspense than brains

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Movie Title:   Nerve    Grade:  B Rating:  PG-13, 96 minutes In a Nutshell:  “Nerve is a 24 hour game like truth or dare minus the truth.”      This suspenseful movie is made for teens who are obsessed with themselves … Continued

Jason Bourne franchise still alive

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Movie Title:     Jason Bourne    Grade:  B Rating:  PG-13, 123 minutes In a Nutshell:   If you’re a fan of the Bourne movie franchise, then you will want to see this movie, regardless of any critic’s review.     I love … Continued

Pete’s Dragon is simply sweet

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Movie Title: Pete’s Dragon Grade:  B Rating:  PG, 90 minutes In a Nutshell:   Disney is on a live-action roll!  This is a charming family movie for all ages.  In fact, it’s the adults who will probably get the most out of … Continued